File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sheron Faynor nitwittwin@hotmai.com March 20, 2008, 10:24 am Morning Oregonian October 16,1904 Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Church of Chehalis,Wash., in the presence of a large party of invited friends,Willaim Francis West and Ella Blanche Billings were united in marriage,Rev. J.R.Monfort performing the ceremony. George Prigmore, of Centralia was best man, and Miss blanche Daughty was bridesmaid.The bride wore white crepe de chine over white taffeta,the beautiful gown being trimmed with cluny lace.Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party and guests repaired to the St.Helens Hotel,where congratulations and best wishes were extended to the newly married couple."This was followed by a luncheon ,and later by dancing.Mr. and Mrs. West tooj the early morning train for the Sound, where they will remain for a few days. Mr.West is well known as the landlord of the St.Helens Hotel and his bride has a large circle of acquaintances in Chehalis,whence she has resided during the past two years. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/or/multnomah/vitals/marriages/billings32nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/orfiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb